Self Hosted Git service using Gitea

When TEKNOMEE first engaged with this mid-sized healthcare company, we quickly realized that their development team was passionate and dedicated but lacked a structured approach to managing their code. As someone who understands the critical nature of software in healthcare, we knew that introducing a reliable version control system wasn't just a technical upgrade—it was a vital step towards enhancing their overall development process and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Problem Statement

The company faced a challenge in streamlining their software development process for a team of 12-15 developers. The key requirement was to introduce a version control system that has nice interface and could be hosted internally due to strict compliance needs. Additionally, the solution had to be budget-friendly, considering the team's size and financial constraints.

Proposed Solution

Understanding their needs and constraints, TEKNOMEE proposed implementing Gitea, an open-source, lightweight version control system. Gitea’s user-friendly interface and ability to be hosted internally made it a perfect fit for the company. Moreover, it offered critical features like version control, pull requests, and release management, along with robust access controls which were essential for improving their development workflow.

Gitea Features Leveraged

Gitea comes packed with powerful features that were particularly beneficial for this healthcare company. Its simple yet comprehensive interface allowed developers to manage repositories, branches, and commits with ease. The built-in code review system, facilitated through pull requests, brought an added layer of quality control, ensuring that only thoroughly reviewed code reached the main branch. Additionally, Gitea’s issue tracking and project management tools provided the team with a streamlined way to handle tasks, bugs, and feature requests, making the development process more organized and efficient.

Implementation

By implementing Gitea on the company’s internal servers, we ensured full compliance with their security standards. The addition of pull requests for the main branch brought a new level of control and structure to their code reviews, ultimately improving the release cycle. This solution not only met their requirements but also provided a cost-effective, efficient way to manage their codebase, aligning perfectly with their goals and budget.

Conclusion

At our company, we believe in finding the right solution for our clients, even if that means embracing open-source tools. We're not tied to any specific technology or brand—we focus on what truly meets our clients' needs, balancing quality, compliance, and cost. In this case, Gitea was the perfect fit, demonstrating that open-source solutions can deliver robust, scalable results. With its rich feature set, Gitea empowered the development team with better version control, streamlined code reviews, and efficient project management. We’re committed to delivering value and efficiency, and we’re proud to leverage the power of open source when it aligns with our clients' goals.